Tool needed

[AMALGAM]

Hey Guys,
What type of powered hand tool can I use to cut curves on metal? How thick can I go? and what Is the least expensive one?
Thank you
Alfredo

[kfriend]

how thick is the metal you intend to cut curves in?
and how tight are the curves you are trying to cut?

[JeramyK]

I use a 4 1/2" angle grinder w/cutoff disc for most stuff. I've gone up to 1/8" thick but it wears discs down quick. For tighter radius cuts I use my 3" air cutoff tool. I mainly cut sheet metal though so discs tend to last a while. One day I'll own a plasma.

-Jeramy

[Jadecy]

If you are just cutting sheet metal an air nibbler works great and they are cheap. HF sells them for around $20. As stated above a cutoff tool works good for thicker stuff.